Events for

November 14 - 16th 2025

Quote of the Week
Sanjaya said:  To him (Arjuna) thus overcome by compassion, full of sorrow, his eyes distressed and filled with tears, Madhusudana (Lord Krishna) spoke these words:   

The Blessed Lord said:  Whence has this blemish, alien to honorable men, causing disgrace and opposed to heaven, come upon you, Arjuna, at this untimely hour?

Partha! (Arjuna)  Yield not to unmanliness.  It is unworthy of you.  Shake off this paltry faintheartedness.  Stand up, O scorcher of enemies. 
Bhagavad-Gita 2.1-3

Commentary:  Sanjaya, the narrator of the Bhagavad-Gita, describes the inner and outer state of the warrior Arjuna, who has positioned his chariot between the two opposing armies and suddenly realizes that he has lost his initial conviction and determination to quickly engage and eliminate the opposing army composed of his relatives, friends teachers etc.  Sanjaya describes him as overcome by compassion, full of sorrow, his eyes filled with tears, and since this is the least desirable state for a warrior to be in as he is about to engage in battle, Lord Krishna (God, appearing as Arjuna's friend and charioteer)  addresses Arjuna with harsh words, to shake him out of this debilitating state.  Lord Krishna is the one who orchestrated the current scene to teaches Arjuna and all of posterity the value of surrender, which is the door through which new knowledge and wisdom comes.  In order to bring Arjuna or any of us into a receptive state where we could truly understand and appreciate the value of everything that is happening in our life, we must first surrender, which only comes when we are at our wits end.  With these providential words from Lord Krishna, Arjuna is beginning to realize that he cannot, by himself, solve his present conflict between his mind (duty) and heart (compassion).  Fortunately for him and for us as well, God is always with us and by providence set the stage for our surrender and subsequent empowerment. . 
Yogi Edmond
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Movie Night
Movie: Memoirs of a Geisha (DISCUSSION)
Date:    Friday, July 14th, 2025
Time:   7:30pm   (optional:  bring a dish or snack)

Memoirs of a Geisha YouTube Trailer

Starring:  Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh, Youki Kudoh, Kaori Momoi, Fsai Chin, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Suzuka Ohgo, Koji Yakusho, Ken Watanabe.
Directed by:  Rob Marshall
Screenplay by:  JRobin Swicord, based on Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Produced by:  Luch Fisher, Steven Spielberg, Douglas Wick
Genre:  Drama
Length:   145 min
Release Date:  2005

This movie tells the story of a young Japanese girl who is sold by her impoverished family to a geisha house where she learns to become a geisha.  It centers around the determination and commitment to the dream of a little girl, and to the sacrifices and hardships faced by pre-World War II geisha.  

This will be more of a discussion of the movie rather than a watching of it, so if you can, please see or review the movie so you can add to the discussion.  I am hoping we can expand the discussion to include the broader subject of Love from a feminine perspective, as opposed to the male perspective portrayed in the movie.  Women are encouraged to attend and share their views, and men interested in the feminine perspective are welcomed to come and listen, so that we may perhaps understand women better. 😁


Click to view the movie on youtube    


Hope to see you there!  ☺

Group Meditation
Sunday, November 16th, from
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema
The Meaning of Change is a Change of Meaning
(Oct 2025 video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

Bashar is a being of extraterrestrial origin, a friend from the future who has spoken for the past 30 years through the channel Darryl Anka, bringing through a wave of new information that clearly explains in detail how the universe works and how each person creates the reality they experience.  Over the years, thousands of individuals have had the opportunity to apply these principles to manifest the reality they prefer.



-----------Other Local Events----------

30 Main St., Binghamton. 
Sunday, November 16th
Service begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room
Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for 
coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is: Art Suggs
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Next Speakers:  Nov 23rd--Yogi Edmond.  Nov 30th--DeeOna Fuson
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Sending prayers, blessings and healing energy to Unity member Andree Meyers 
for a quick recovery from her recent car accident.
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Freedom Guide Dogs is looking for a home for a retired 9-year old female purebred collie.
Please spread the word to anyone you think would like to open their home to this magnificent dog.  Contact Merri (607.723.9601) for details.
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Unity will be collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.. 
also,
 Another bin will soon be available to collect winter hats, gloves, coats, etc.
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Nov 17th:  Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.  
We will continue reading and discussing: "A Walk in the Physical"  by Christian Sundberg
FYI, call Merri (607.723.9601) if no one answers the door buzzer.
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Nov 19th:  New ACIM Group.  Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room.
This is a discussion of personal ACIM applications and experiences;
the focus on living the teachings.
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Nov 22 + 29th OM Chanting from 12 Noon to 1:00pm with the Bhaktimarga group from Elmiria.  Venue:  Broome County Public Library-Ahern Room  185 Court Street Binghamton.
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Nov 23rd:  Unity is invited to the FCC Thanksgiving Dinner after our Unity service.
There is a sign-up sheet at the welcome desk.
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Nov 27th:  Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Nov 30th:  The Steering Committee meeting is Canceled.
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Nov 30th:  Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.  
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 If you have anything Unity-related that you would like to have considered for posting in this weekly email, or if you no longer wish to receive this email, please contact Merri 607.723.9601 or myself.   Joy and Blessings  🙏


-----------Upcoming Events----------

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present a unique
Earth Grounded Sound Healing
with Crystal and Tibetan
Singing Bowls, Gong, Crystal Chimes, etc.
Sunday Nov 23rd from 3:30 - 4:30pm

This Sound Healing session will include tools for grounding with the Earth to facilitate healing and enhancing your meditative experience.
Love Offering
For more information or to register,
Call:  232-6410 or e-mail:  e_cotton@yahoo.com
Hope to see you there!  ☺

 

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